Reconstruction and Scar

Contractures are the most common long-term complication of burn injury and the leading reason survivors return to the operating room. Z-plasty is the workhorse technique for focal contracture bands. T

Fractional ablative CO2 laser produces significant, sustained improvements in scar elasticity, thickness, appearance, and symptoms for mature hypertrophic burn scars. Pulsed dye laser is safe and effe

Hypertrophic scarring affects up to 70% of burn survivors. Wounds not healed by 21 days carry substantial scar risk (40%+ at 22-25 days). Prevention starts at the wound bed with strategies to minimize